What do I wear to a plus-size boudoir photography session?

One of the most frequent questions I hear about boudoir photography, especially for plus-size women, is “What do I wear??” As larger women, it’s particularly challenging for us to find fancy lingerie that fits, but the good news is that you don’t have to!

One of the nifty things about boudoir photos is that you don’t have to have a huge wardrobe to look great!

Meet Ms. H, who has Pacific Islander heritage and came to me for a session last month. Isn’t she beautiful? Ms. H didn’t really have any lingerie she liked, so instead she brought some tight jeans, her hubby’s flannel shirt, a few pairs of undies and a few tight stretchy tops, and she looked fabulous.

Some people don’t happen to have intricate lingerie, and some people just don’t feel like themselves in it, and it’s all good. Pretty lingerie is fun to show off, but in the end it’s at least as much about posing and suggestiveness, and if you’re having fun and feeling sexy it shows no matter what.

That said, if you want to indulge, getting fancy can be a lot of fun! Take a look at Ms. K’s session to see a plus-size woman all dolled up for boudoir.

Here’s a list of resources that I send out to clients in pre-session emails that will help you find the perfect pieces for your boudoir session. I highly, highly recommend Hips & Curves, especially for hosiery like stockings.

Hi there! I’m Lindley, pronounced LIN-lee. I’m a professional photographer who specializes in working with people of all ethnicities and genders, not just the ones whose bodies are likely to be seen in magazines and advertisements. I help women reclaim their gorgeous, their sexy, and their confident with stunning body-positive portrait and boudoir sessions.